How can a beneficiary get a copy of a will that was filed with trust papers if the trustee will not give it to him?

This is a sticky situation which is very difficult to resolve without reviewing the will and trust agreement. For example, it is possible that all...

Attorneys Compton and Monsour are correct. This check needs to be deposited into an estate account and properly administered as an asset of your...

Attorneys Potter and Zelinger are correct. Normally, a person can access his own UTMA after attaining the age of 21. However, strangely, in this...

My US citizen father owns a cottage in Canada which is in his will to be given equally to each of his four US citizen sons

Attorney Zelinger is correct -- you will definitely need Canadian counsel. If there are no adverse tax implications, it would be great if your...

Courts asking about sexual history in estate case

Attorneys Pollex and Frederick are correct. If this is the court asking these questions, it is extremely troubling. Unfortunately, if it is your...

I live in Australia how do I get guardianship of my sister as my parents are flying her over to me from New Zealand

Attorney Sinclair is correct. The attorneys on this site are only licensed in the United States. Your best bet is to see if there's a similar...

Distribution of Assets

Attorneys Rosenberg and Kamaros are correct. If there was no contingent beneficiary listed on the insurance policy, then it would pass into your...

Who pays the property taxes of the deceased if the estate has not been settled, and the property has not yet been transferred?

The property taxes are the responsibility of the estate's fiduciary until the property is distributed. There may be times where the estate...

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When is it advisable to have a Testamentary Will ? When is it advisable to have a Revocable Living Trust?

If you have assets i n your sole name and wish to avoid probate in the New York Surrogate's Court, then you will have an attorney prepare and...

I need help understanding the options on MCL 700 3202(3) MCL7003310 ..

Your mother-in-law needs to retain an experienced Michigan probate attorney to explain the documents to her and, if all parties agree, assist your...